In the dry season, this may be a half-mile walk. Lake Natron is great for bird watching ! You will walk from your camp or from the road out on the mud flats to the edge of the water. There may be baboons or other wildlife in the gorge. It is an excellent swim in the river and under the waterfalls for a nice cool-down from the hot sun. It is slippery and requires scrambling and walking through the river (sometimes waist deep). You will need non-leather sandals (soda harms leather). This is a 20 minute hike one-way up a river gorge. You would visit Lake Natron either on the way the Serengeti or on the way back. Lake Natron is a 3+ hour drive from the Lake Manyara area, and 4-5 hours from the northeastern entrance to the Serengeti (Klein’s Gate). The best months to visit are June-July and December-January. On the drive between Lake Natron and the Serengeti, the vast number of Maasai villages and cattle is amazing. On the drive between Lake Natron and the Arusha/Lake Manyara road, you can see many Maasai villages, termite mounds, gazelle, giraffe, zebra, baboons, bee boxes, and birds such as vultures, ostrich, starlings, Cory Bustards, and kites. Local, fresh springs form surprising oases in this landscape. The lake is extremely high in sodium carbonate, algae, and zooplankton supporting vast numbers of flamingos and other water birds, especially during and after the rainy season. It is also home to the only active volcano in Tanzania: Ol Doinyo Lengai (Mountain of God). 10 extra large, 7 metre en suite superior walk-in tents for single.Lake Natron is the lowest point of the Great Rift Valley in Tanzania (600m / 2000 ft).Close by there is a beautiful gorge walk to the Engaresero waterfalls for acooling swim, which when combined with a visit to the lake and the opportunity to experience Masai culture in the local villages, all make Natron an enchanting place to break a safari for two or three days. Natron is also dominated by the immense Oldoinyo Lengai volcano, which though still active, makes a challenging climbing experience for those fit enough to undertake it. The lake is a safe breeding location because its caustic environment is a barrier against predators trying to reach their nests. Lake Natron is the only breeding ground in East Africa for 2.5 million Lesser Flamingo. This means solar energy, minimal water usage and measures designed to ensure the smallest carbon footprint possible, withoutcompromising on service and comfort. Although this camp does not move seasonally like in Serengeti, the concept is that we will leave the land and environment as we found it. Lake Natron Halisi Camp is open all year.
Through your stay and the walks and activities you enjoy in the region, the people of Engaresero will derive direct benefit. The land belongs to the village of Engaresero, so that every guest staying at the camp is contributing to the development and wellbeing of thevillage and her people. Enjoy sweeping views across the Lake and Oldoinyo Lengaiwith a sundowner as well as a bush experience far from the village and other camps. The camp’s location provides incredible views of Oldoinyo LEngai and the Rift Valley Escarpment. Lake Natron Halisi Camp is located on a concession of 9 acres south of Lake Natron and the village of Engaresero. Halisi Camps – Serengeti, Kilimanjaro & Lake Natron
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